Welcome to the blog for Southern Star Mini Aussies, now also known as Miniature American Shepherds, affectionally called "Wiggle Butts". This is a wonderful breed that is very intelligent, loyal and can be somewhat active and may be reserved with strangers. Many excel in performance events such as herding, agility, disc dog, flyball, dock diving, rally, conformation, and enjoy most being your best buddy. Mini Aussies range in size from 14"-18" top of shoulder and 20-40lbs. The smaller versions are referred to as Toy Aussies. These fur-kids are very much like potato chips and you can't have just one. If you would like to be owned by an Aussie, we would love to talk to you.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Pearl Jam moving to Arkansas

Pearl Jam is on her way home to Arkansas with a great family.
Looks like there is alot of potential for her to be really spoiled.


Daughtry at his new Home

Daughtry aka "Tucker"

Tuck is doing amazing! He goes to the door when he needs to potty and we went swimming and he was fearless! He jumped in so many times and chased crow around as well! I think he's going to for in just fine! And he loves his bed ! He backs up and then runs and jumps on it! He's already got a million toys but his favorite is this stuffed shark!  I'll send a pic!
***  Crow is a Southern Star Mini from a last years litter ***

UPDATE 7/1/11 :
He slept the entire night! On his bed right by mine he whined one time and I let him out to potty and he came in got on his bed and went to sleep! He's amazing!


Puppies Started Leaving the Nest Yesterday :(

Kid Rock aka "Quinn" was the first to go, followed by Daughtry aka; "Tucker" this morning...  My camera is not working real well and I missed the pictures of thier departure...
The first follow up letter is in....

Hi, Leslie

Thought you might be wondering how Master Quinn is doing.  First of all...let me thank you for the amazing way you raise your puppies.  This little guy is so well adjusted I'm thinkin' the rest of us might need counseling.  He took to his new surroundings surprisingly well; very quiet last night. Of course my husband wakes naturally about 4:00.  When I realized Quinn had not made a sound at all during the night, I was afraid I had somehow killed him.  No worries, though. He was very sleepy in his kennel and looked at us as if we had some problem with our sight as it was still dark outside. But, when I put him back to bed when Wayne left, he found his inner puppy and let me know he wasn't happy with the situation.  He definitely has good lungs lol... after a bit he quieted down and we all went back to sleep. 

He and Sookie are doing well.  She is a little possessive, mostly about Wayne, but we are working through it and they are getting acquainted and beginning to play.  Frankly, I don't think Sookie can decide if she is suppose to defend against him, befriend him or mother him.  I'm sure she will come to the right decision soon.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have Quinn in our family. He has already captured our hearts and we can't wait for all the adventures to come. 

Kathy

Friday, June 24, 2011

Surfs Up and they were Fearless !!

Metalica - SOLD

Daughtry - SOLD

INXS - AVAILABLE

Styx - SOLD

Journey - AVAILABLE

KidRock - SOLD

Pearl Jam - AVAILABLE

ZZ TOP - AAVAILABLE

Kiss - AVAILABLE

Kitty Introduces Herself to the Puppies

Our barn cat thinks she is a dog !  She entered the back yard not realizing she would be mauled by 9 energetic puppies.  It went from sweet Puppy Kisses to a Kitty Headlock when she had enough.  "nobody was injured & no feelings were hurt"

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Puppy PlayGround

Many visitors think I have a "daycare", actually everything you see are puppy toys.
Going into the 7th week, puppies are active and are learning how to  maneuver
through all the play obstacles while running from each other.

Monday, June 20, 2011

First Car Ride

Thier first car ride started early while still cool (84) and before breakfast.  Loaded the gang up and headed out in complete silence, but then suddenly I found myself looking for ear plugs.  We made stops at the post office, bank, and feed store and returned home in about an hour.  The last half of the trip was very peaceful with most of the pups sound asleep, while others just looked about.
*** The Quiet Award goes to Styx aka Cody who never made a peep the entire trip***   Thank You Cody !!

Friday, June 17, 2011

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

 I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my little man!  He is still a crazy puppy but his grown-up personality is starting to show and he’s just the sweetest, most laid back dog ever. Other than thunder, nothing rattles him. You only gently have to tell him “no”, when he’s doing something bad.  He just tries so hard to please and is always trying to read us to see what we want. He lets my daughter hug, squeeze and drive him crazy and he is SUCH a Mamma’s boy and follows me around everywhere. I am head over heels in love with him as is my husband, daughter and Tyler!!! He’s perfect for our family. So glad we found him through you!
Shiva


Sunday, June 12, 2011

Hot TX Day

Busy weekend for the pups with visitors on Saturday & Sunday...Lots of outdoor playtime even though it was Hot !!  Big fans & a tub of ice cubes/water kept everyone cool...

Think I will just sit here and Chill !!

Wonder whats under this Rock?

Tunnel or Tug Toy?

I'm  Pooped !!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Puppy Play VIDEO - 5 weeks old

Now 5 Weeks Old

The Texas weather has heated up, near 100 the last couple days.
Pups enjoy being in the house much more than outside right now which
makes picture day tough.  They seek out shade from the bushes or stay underfoot as if to say, "pick me up and take me back in the house, what are you thinking?"
There are 2 5 week video links on my actual website, 1 indoors, and 1 outside that shows how long their tonques are... :)


Metallica - RESERVED- Deposit Received

Daughtry - RESERVED - Deposit Received

INXS - AVAILABLE

Styx - RESERVED - Deposit Received


Journey - AVAILABLE

Kid Rock - RESERVED


Pearl Jam - AVAILABLE

ZZ Top - AVAILABLE

KISS - AVAILABLE

Monday, June 6, 2011

Cash Earns a Reserve Best In Show

This past weekend my boy CASH went to his first dog show, and earns a
Reserve Best In Show Bred By Adult.  Really proud of my lil man


Returning Home
Looks proud doesnt he ?

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

4 weeks old Already !



INXS
 
Journey


Kid Rock

ZZ Top
Metallica
KISS

Styx & Daughtry


Pearl Jam